A longtime opposition turf just got completely bulldozed by the ruling party. The National Resistance Movement swept every parliamentary seat in Uganda's Rukungiri District, a place famous for its opposition leanings. No independent or rival party candidate managed to secure a win across the constituency.
Retired Major General Jim Muhwezi secured the Rujumbura County seat. Mathias Mwesigwa Rwabuguma took Rubabo County, defeating the incumbent. In Rukungiri Municipality, former Security Minister Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde claimed victory.
Mary Paula Turyahikayo won the district's Woman Member of Parliament race. The results represent a significant shift in a region historically linked to opposition figure Kizza Besigye, who remains detained. Winning candidates thanked voters and called for unity following their declarations.
Retired Major General Jim Muhwezi secured the Rujumbura County seat. Mathias Mwesigwa Rwabuguma took Rubabo County, defeating the incumbent. In Rukungiri Municipality, former Security Minister Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde claimed victory.
Mary Paula Turyahikayo won the district's Woman Member of Parliament race. The results represent a significant shift in a region historically linked to opposition figure Kizza Besigye, who remains detained. Winning candidates thanked voters and called for unity following their declarations.
